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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.10 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.10 and 178.88 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.10 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.10 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.10 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 60,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297.87/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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